Chelsea holds an MS in Plant Molecular Genetics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and brings 11 years of wet lab experience spanning both plant and human biotechnology research domains. During her three years in project management at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, she successfully managed two multi-million dollar, federally funded grants awarded to the institute from the Gabriella Miller Kids First and All of Us research programs. Her diverse background combines advanced scientific knowledge with proven management skills in coordinating large-scale research initiatives.